Maybe it's just me that's nuts , but why are people paying 400-500+ and STILL continuing to do it despite typically bad bait n switch etc experiences?
If we stopped letting them take advantage of us and just got up , got alittle loud and walked out - we'd all be in a better position to negotiate and receive what we paid for.
I don't pay for ANYthing in advance....a tip is for "after" , for receiving exceptional service in addition to what's expected.
If they insist on tip in advance I decline and leave....which always changes their minds.